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Thomas D.
Community TutorTeaches
Dutch
Native
Speaks
English
French
German
Spanish
Portuguese
From Structured Sprints to Casual Conversation — Everything You Need for Dutch/Flemish Fluency
Teaches
Dutch
Native
Speaks
English
French
German
Spanish
Portuguese
From Structured Sprints to Casual Conversation — Everything You Need for Dutch/Flemish Fluency
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From BelgiumLiving in Bruges, Belgium (08:44 UTC-04:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 29, 2025InterestsBusiness & FinanceTravelSports & FitnessReadingEnvironment & Nature
Hey you! Hallo! Heyla! Thomas here 😄
Struggling with Dutch or Flemish? I get it: most courses overcomplicate things.
Here’s the good news: my science-backed method cuts the fluff.
(It's how I went from A0→B1 Spanish within a month!) + 250+ students speaking confidently.
My specialty? Fast, structured fluency while having fun, whether you’re juggling work, travel, or just hate traditional textbooks.
Curious? Let’s turn “Ik snap het niet” into “Ah, nu begrijp ik het!” 🚀Me as a Teacher
You can expect a relaxed but purposeful vibe. Mistakes aren’t just okay, they’re essential.
My top priority is to help you speak with confidence and fluency. Expect a light-hearted and open-minded class. After hours, enjoy the good feeling of the progress you're making.
I’ve taught over 250 international students and learned this: the magic happens when you feel comfortable, motivated, and have a clear, structured path.
So in our lessons, I’ll guide you with:
✔️ patience
✔️ strategy
✔️ and a healthy dose of humor 😄
We’ll build fluency one smart, efficient step at a time.. and actually enjoy the process.
Ready?
I am :) My lessons & teaching style
Every student is different , so I don’t teach with a one-size-fits-all approach.
Instead, I use a modular system built around the most effective sentence patterns, vocabulary and grammar (the 20% that gives you 80% of real-life fluency).
We work step-by-step with reusable building blocks, so you gain confidence speaking about everyday topics.. while understanding how Dutch really works.
Prefer something more relaxed?
I also offer a conversation-based lesson: “Speak Like a Local”, where we chat freely and I give you real-time feedback and tailored phrases to take away, ideal if you want to focus on natural expression and fluency.
Structure or just a guide? I've got you.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
61
Students
346
Lessons
98%
Attendance rate
96%
Response rate
Dutch Lessons
Trial Lesson
27 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
The Smart Dutch System™ – Your Personalised Sprint to Fluency (Everything Done for You)
A1 - C2Conversation186 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 13% off
Speak Like a Local – Real-Life Dutch Conversation Practice
A1 - C2Conversation128 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Package with 12% off
Dutch for Travelers – Speak Confidently in the Low Countries 🇧🇪🇳🇱
A1 - B1Language Essentials5 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 15% off
Availability
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28 Reviews
Nathan
4 Dutch lessons
Teacher’s pick
Through having this opportunity to take lessons with Thomas, I want to be sure to start by highly recommending him. He is attentive, amicable and knowledgeable. He puts effort into preparing and adapting all of his lessons to fit your learning style and needs, and it shows that he is a passionate language learner himself. Dankuwel Thomas!
Dec 18, 2025
Anton
53 Dutch lessons
Teacher’s pick
Thomas is making learning the Dutch language easy. He is supportive and attentive, you will practice pronunciation, learn new words and grammar. The reading exercises are adapted to the student's topics of choice. Highly recommended!
May 25, 2025
Negin
9 Dutch lessons
Super leerzaam zo als vorige lessen!
Jan 8, 2026
Carla
13 Dutch lessons
Teacher’s pick
Thomas is very patient but also gives structure. I feel myself improving every week which is very exciting! Don’t hesitate to book with Thomas, he’s a great teacher :)
Jun 5, 2025
Alexandre
7 Dutch lessons
Wonderlijk! Ik raad Thomas ten zeerste aan. Hij is heel attentief en gemotiveerd om de fouten die ik maak te verbeteren.
Jan 10, 2026
Michela
2 Dutch lessons
Erg professioneel leerkracht!
Jan 8, 2026
Trial Lesson
USD 5.00
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